Job Description:
AKDHC’s Sierra Vista practice is part of the Tucson Sector, made up of 17 nephrologists. This growing community, with a population of over 43,000 people is supported by one major hospital Canyon Vista Medical Center with an average daily nephrology inpatient census of 6. Canyon Vista Medical Center is a 100-bed level III trauma facility with a 12-bed ICU. There are 2 area dialysis facilities, HD/PD, supporting 40 AKDHC ESRD patients. The CKD practice is robust with 515 patients seen routinely. Occasional travel to surrounding areas for CKD Clinic and Telemedicine for Canyon Vista Medical Center. Opportunity for relocation to metropolitan area as practice needs change, timeframe is 3-5 years.

Call Schedule: Canyon Vista Only
Weekend Call: 2x month
Night Call: 12x month

Practice Description:
Arizona Kidney Disease & Hypertension Centers (AKDHC) is the nation’s leading and largest private practice established in 1978, as of January 2023, we have a total of 108 adult Nephrologists covering the state of Arizona. The practice is set up in Sectors which basically operate independently in small group settings. This gives the “feel” of a small collegial practice group, while having all the benefits and economies of scale of a large group business practice. Communication and transparency is paramount and all information is shared with all physicians regardless of partnership status. Decisions are made by a simple majority rule. AKDHC is operated as a “Common Pot” structure where all revenues are shared including Physician Services, MDA’s Research, Intervention/Surgical Vascular Access Programs, Real Estate Investments, etc. AKDHC offers an escalating annual salary scale, five-year partnership track, generous vacation time, and compressive benefit package.

Community Description:
Sierra Vista is located in the beautiful high desert of southeastern Arizona just 1 hour from Tucson and 3 hours from Phoenix. With more than 275 days of sunshine and a temperate climate, Sierra Vista is a year-round destination.